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Table of Contents

1-History and Future of Starch
2-Economic Growth and Organization of the Starch Industry
3-Genetics and Physiology of Starch Development
4-The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Starch Biosynthesis
5-Structural Features of Starch Granules I
6- Structural Features of Starch Granules II
7-Enzymes and Their Action on Starch
8-Structural Transitions and Related Physical Properties of Starch
9-Corn and Sorghum Starches: Production
10-Wheat Starch: Production, Properties, Modification, and Uses
11-Potato Starch: Production, Properties, Modification, and Uses
12-Tapioca/Cassava Starch: Production and Use
13-Rice Starches: Production and Properties
14-Rye Starch
15-Oat Starch
16-Barley Starch: Production, Properties, Modification, and Uses
17-Starch Modification
18-Starch in the Paper Industry
19-Starch in Polymer Composition
20-Starch Use in Foods
21-Sweeteners from Starches: Production, Properties and Uses
22-Cyclodextrins: Properties and Applications

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Edited by Roy L. Whistler and James N. BeMiller

Reviews

"Now fully revised and updated, this edition continues its legacy of providing current and important information on the science of starch - its structure, function, applications and future.This book is the go-to reference for those interested in the production, properties and use of starch and its derivatives."--FST Magazine, August 2013 ".this edition continues its legacy of providing current and important information on the science of starch.This book is the go-to reference for those interested in the production, properties and use of starch and its derivatives."--FST (South African Food Science and Technology), August 2013 "The third edition of Starch: Chemistry and Technology continues its comprehensive coverage and excellence...Anyone interested in starch chemistry and technology - should own a copy of this book."--David R. Lineback, Senior Fellow, Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN), University of Maryland